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Chris Kennedy not running for Senate or governor
Chris Kennedy
Merchandise Mart boss Chris Kennedy, he of the golden name and golden pocketbook, has decided against drawing on his surname or his wealth to run for governor or the U.S. Senate, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Kennedy explained in an e-mail to friends why he opted not to run for the Senate:
In the end, I did not want to have to leave the state in order to serve it. They say love conquers all, and in my case, it conquered ambition. I realize that I would rather be a good husband and a good father than a good Washington politician.
His uncle Sen. Edward Kennedy’s (D-Mass.) battle with cancer and the recent death of his aunt Eunice Shriver, a founder of the Special Olympics, had factored into his decision, Kennedy said.
I have been increasingly aware of the enormous contributions that my Uncle Teddy has made because of his service in the United States Senate. I think the more we learn of his story, the more we want to carry on his legacy.
Bizarre reporting quirk: The Sun-Times Michael Sneed leads off her news article on Kennedy with this peculiar third-person reference to herself: “Sneed has learned the Merchandise Mart’s Chris Kennedy has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate — or any political office this year.”
Michael Sneed thinks Todd Stroger is losing his nerve
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger
Political commentator Michael Sneed wrote Sunday she’s “hearing rumbles” that embattled Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is having some uncomfortable heart-to-hearts with Democratic leaders about running for re-election.
It sounds like his resolve may be failing.
Which isn’t all that surprising — this has not been Stroger’s year.
